Berthiaume v. Kessler

The defendants contend that a landlord owes to his tenants no duty of protection against dangers inherent in the “type of construction” of those portions of his premises which he furnishes for their common use but retains within his own control, and cite certain cases from Massachusetts and Maine in support of their position. Such is not the law in this jurisdiction. “In so far as the approaches to the premises are concerned, it is his [the landlord’s] duty to do whatever the ordinary man would do to enable them [his tenants] to enter and leave the premises in safety.” Young, J., in Kambour…